Campfire Bans and Extreme Fire Hazard

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Keep our parks safe from fire this summer – do not barbecue, smoke or vape or use tools that cause sparks. Campfires, fuels and open flames, fireworks and motorized recreational vehicles are also prohibited in our parks.

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From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

June 28, 2021 

Effective 12:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Mount Boucherie is a hiker’s paradise and the mountain’s popular trails will be fully open to recreational users throughout the three-day Victoria Day long weekend, as crews take a break from the important wildfire mitigation they are doing in the vicinity of Mount Boucherie Secondary School and the City’s arenas and ball fields.

Crews will continue their work after the long weekend on the northern slopes located east of Royal LePage Place and Jim Lind Arena.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2021 

A FireSmart Westside is a safer community.

We live in a region susceptible to wildfires; so West Kelowna Fire Rescue is calling on City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents to take FireSmart action today to better protect your families and your homes in the event of a wildfire.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Picturesque Mt. Boucherie, in the centre of our community, will be the focus of wildfire mitigation work this month.

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Starting October, 1, open burning permits will be available for eligible Central Okanagan property owners from their Sep 29, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

May 14, 2020

Effective immediately, wood burning campfires are allowed again in many Central Okanagan areas.  Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

April 15, 2020

Open burning season has officially come to an early end in the Central Okanagan.  The April 3 ban across the region also continues for all wood-burning campfires.

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News Release

April 3, 2020

Effective immediately, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. 

The ban will remain in effect until further notice to support COVID-19 health efforts by reducing potential air pollution.

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